Kalencom launches a diaper bag line that is earth-friendlier
I really like Kalencom‘s kind-to-your-wallet line of stylish diaper bags. Their sophisticated design has gotten even better; they have reformulated the ingredients and manufacturing process of many of their popular styles in order to offer parents earth-friendlier diaper bags. All fabrics used in the line are AZO-free and no Phthalates, such as DEHP, DBP or BOP, are used in their popular laminated buckle diaper bags. I also love that they have not raised the price of their bags because of this change.
AZO dyes are commonly used in textiles, and some of their by-products are toxic and may be potential carcinogens. In addition, AZO dyes and pigments resist biodegradation and are therefore difficult to break down in the environment. Phthalates are ingredients used to make plastic softer and more flexible, and extreme exposure has been shown to have potential medical consequences.
Vice president Monica Kalozdi told us, "Living and working in New Orleans post Katrina has made us all aware of how precious our environment is. Couple this with parents’ concern about products their children come in contact with, and you begin to reconsider your manufacturing options. Whatever we can do to make our diaper bags safer and more earth friendly has become a goal as we create new collections each season."
The new line of Kalencom diaper bags offers a wide range of styles and colors. Each comes with an accessory bag which are all removable, making the diaper bag a great tote for mom after baby no longer needs a diaper bag. The newest style, the Scallop Messenger bag (above left), is a twist on the traditional messenger bag with a curved front flap in Safari Fantasy, a brown on black jungle type print ($130). For a more casual unisex look, the Urban Sling bag (above right) is available in chocolate, tan and black ($60).
Both bags are available with free shipping from CSNbaby.com).
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